Why the Debate Over Compassionate Conservation Is Worth Having

Wild horses roaming the Snowy Mountains have long been the subject of fierce debate. Some say they’re feral pests destroying Kosciuszko National Park’s fragile native ecosystem. Others argue they’re national icons and an important part of Australia’s colonial heritage.This issue was the subject of a recent ABC Four Corners episode. But the current debate misses one crucial perspective: that of the wild horses, whose fate is being decided.This is a perfect example of why t